What’s On This Weekend In Sydney
Lizzie Scorer
Contributor | Urban List, Sydney, NSW
Eloise Luke
Contributor | Urban List
Ilaria Sanzari
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Looking for the best things to do in Sydney/Eora this weekend? There's never a shortage of exciting activities in Sydney to keep your calendar full.
Whether you want to scratch that clothes-shopping itch, settle in with a spritz, look for foodie feed, check out cool art or groove to DJ beats—we reckon you'll find something here to keep you occupied.
Here's what's on this weekend in Sydney.
Paddo Collective Live Music & Art Week
Various Locations | Wednesday 28 January to Sunday 8 February
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Paddo Collective is putting on a smorgasbord of live music and artsy events, kicking off on Wednesday 28 January. On the lineup is artist Joshua Searle’s exhibition The Birds Who Drank the Sun at Saint Cloche Gallery; Latin-American gem Tequila Mockingbird’s Street Sessions with $15 margs and $12 tacos backed by live rock, pop and folk hits on Thursday 5 Feb; the Wine Library’s free-entry Discothèque ‘70s and ‘80s party on Friday 6 Feb; and Arvo Sessions at The Paddington on Sunday 8 Feb, plus heaps more happenings.
Haus Of Marigold
Level 4, Marigold, 683–689 George Street, Haymarket | Saturday 31 January, 10am–4pm
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Asian-owned brands and creatives are coming together for Haus Of Marigold, an early Lunar New Year celebration featuring pop-up stalls and ticketed workshops on Saturday 31 January.
Hosted by the legends at Matcha Meets Sydney and Soul of Chinatown, stalls will be set up on Level 4 of the former Marigold restaurant, including ceramics by Cee Cee Studios, illustrations by Art Of Pei, Vietnamese snacks by Oi/oi Collective, handmade Chinese pastries by Glazely, free polaroids by Bly Photobooth and more.
There’s also a teacup painting workshop by Cee Cee Studios, a ceremonial matcha tasting workshop with Satori Tea House and Matcha Meets Sydney and a calligraphy workshop by Studio Yu Mei. As a bonus, all workshop attendees will receive a complimentary matcha from Matcha Mitu.
The party carries on for Night at the Marigold, an after-dark event starring Asian DJs Riri, DJ Pluggy and Lo Sai Sai Lo spinning tracks from 8pm til late, with matcha drinks pouring all night from Matcha Mitu.Tickets are $25, with part of the proceeds going towards Soul of Chinatown's Rice Fund, helping elderly Asian-Australians.
Sun Run
Dee Why to Manly Beach | Saturday 31 January
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Sydney’s Northern Beaches is hosting a fun Sun Run this weekend, with over 10,000 keen walkers, joggers and sprinters on the track. Starting at The Strand in Dee Why, the course winds through Curl Curl, Freshwater and Queenscliff before finishing at the South Steyne in Manly. The event is sold out, but it's the perfect opportunity to support the runners and celebrate with a crisp drink or a fat feed afterwards.
Caviar Croissants At Bano Pastries
4 Defries Avenue, Zetland | Saturday 31 January
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Flaky croissants loaded with caviar are on the cards for one day only at the Bano Pastries pop-up in Zetland’s East Village. The sweet and salty combo is a collaboration with Caviar Tin and will come in very limited quantities. Get there early on Saturday 31 January to score the special treat.
NSW Wine Cellar Door
The Rocks Market, George Street, The Rocks | Saturday 31 January–Sunday 1 February, 10am–5pm
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Six savvy grape enthusiasts (aka winemakers) are bringing their cellar doors to The Rocks Market for NSW Wine Cellar Door.
Big names involved include the winners of the Orange’s Cellar Door of the Year for 2025-2026 Highland Heritage, Hunter Valley heavyweights Petersons Wines and Saddler’s Creek, Canberra Wine District’s The Poacher’s Vineyard, Japanese winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe’s Small Forest and the modern Latitude 32 Wines.
The markets are free entry with three tastings for $5 per winery and wines by the glass for $10. Last drinks are served at 4.30pm.
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Attenzione! Sunday Jazz & Dine Night
180 Redfern Street, Redfern | Sundays
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For a swish night out in Redfern backed by the soothing sounds of sax, dip into Attenzione! Food & Wine. The crew rounds out the week with a Jazz & Dine Night every Sunday. Think pizza fritta, sauce-slicked pasta and a top-tier wine list with the mood set by The Square, playing two sets at 6pm and 8pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but bookings are recommended.
The New Sydney Fish Market
1 Bridge Road, Glebe | From Monday 19 January
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Boasting a multi-million-dollar makeover, the new and improved Sydney Fish Market opened on Monday 19 January 2026. Claiming the title of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, the fish market is filled with fresh seafood traders, exciting food retailers, cool restaurants and bars.
There’s also more than just seafood, with gelato by Cow & The Moon, Vietnamese street food by Leryd and cult-fave coldbrews by Stitch Coffee on offer. Stroll on through this weekend to check out the refurb, grab some grub and bask in Sydney’s newest seafood spot.
20% Off The Bill At Etymon Venues
Various Locations | Until 31 January
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Score 20% off your whole bill—including food and drinks—across all Etymon venues this January. Stop in for a French feast at The Charles or Loulou Bistro, an Italian spread at Soluna or Osteria Luna, Japanese bites at Genzo, a hearty meal at Poetica Bar & Grill or coffee and pastries at Sol Bread & Wine. Book through the link below (as many times as you like) to score this sweet deal.
Spritz Month
Various Locations | Until Saturday 31 January
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Sydney summer runs on spritzes, so this January, Applejack Hospitality is spotlighting local Aussie legends with a tight trio: a pink-hued Tanica Native Plum Spritz, a citrus-charged Brookie’s Sundrift Orange Spritz, and the zesty Unico Zelo Limoncello Spritz.
Sip them across SoCal, The Butler, Taphouse, Bopp & Tone, Forrester’s, RAFI North Sydney, RAFI URBNSURF, Opera Bar and The Botanist from 6 to 31 January.
Tennis On The Terrace
Woollahra Hotel, 116 Queen Street, Woollahra | Until Sunday 1 February
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The Happy Slam is back, and although Melbourne is the official Australian Open base, Sydney is serving up epic live and loud screenings of the matches.
Woollahra Hotel is delving right into the AO energy with its Tennis on the Terrace pop-up. The games are being blown up on the big screen on The Terrace with limited-edition AO food specials to match, curated by Bistro Moncur Head Chef Tom Deadman. Think chicken finger sandos and baguettes loaded with roasted pork belly, chargrilled steak or tiger prawns.
Toast to the winners with $15 frozen Tommy’s margs, $40 Balter mega jugs or $99 bottles of bougie Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.
Pickleball At South Eveleigh
Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh | Daily until Sunday 1 February, 7.30am–7.30pm
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Pickleball is popping up at South Eveleigh this summer. From 6 January to 1 February, Innovation Plaza transforms into a social, high-energy pickleball hub. Jump into beginner-friendly, instructor-led 45-minute lessons on Wednesdays and Saturdays for $10pp, or swing by for free-play sessions daily between 7.30am to 7.30pm. Whether you’re learning the ropes or rallying with friends, it’s a great way to spend your weekend in Sydney.
Rhythm And Brunch
Bungalow 8, King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour, 3 Lime Street, Sydney CBD | Saturdays from 1pm, until 28 February
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Bottomless brunch is always a good idea on the weekend, and Bungalow 8 are turning things up a notch with Rhythm & Brunch.
The crew are pairing two hours of free-flowing cocktails, wine and beer with a share-style platter, insane harbour views and DJs spinning R&B classics for some serious sing-a-longs.
Grab your mates, a booth or balcony seat and settle in from 1pm. Tickets cost $99 per person.
Macquarie Ice Rink
Corner of Herring Road and Waterloo Road, North Ryde | Open daily
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With the heat dialled all the way up this summer, Macquarie Ice Rink’s re-opening couldn’t have come at a better time. An inner-city institution since 1981, the Olympic-sized rink spent most of 2025 undergoing a multi-million-dollar glow-up—and now it’s officially back. Expect a pristine new ice surface, slick tech upgrades and modern amenities.
They also have a disco session every Friday and Saturday night from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Including skate hire, all session tickets are $32 for adults, $29 for students, $28 for children under 16 years and $12 for children under 5 years with a paying adult.
The Grifter Brewing Co. Happy Hour
1/391–397 Enmore Road, Marrickville | Wednesdays–Fridays, 4pm–6pm
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Dialling up the summer vibes, The Grifter Brewing Co. has rolled out a sunny happy hour to celebrate the expansion of their solar power setup. The Marrickville legends are slinging $7 cold schooners and $10 chilled wines at their tasting bar from Wednesday to Friday between 4pm and 6pm.
Hawke’s Brewing: Operation Sickie
8–12 Sydney Street, Marrickville | Until Monday 2 March
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The sneaky legends at Hawke’s Brewing are granting work-waggers 49% off the bill if they can successfully chuck a sickie—one of the greatest Australian pastimes.
Rock up on Monday 2 March after pulling a sick day from work and show your host the proof to score this awesomely cheeky deal.
Artificer Coffee x Andrew Boy Charlton Summer Residency
1c Mrs Macquaries Road, The Domain | Daily, 6.30am–1pm
A three-month summer kiosk has rolled into Sydney’s Andrew Boy Charlton Pool, bringing together coffee, books and croissants from the legends at Artificer Coffee, Between Lines and Lune Croissanterie. Open daily from Monday 8 December, swing by to unwind with a cold brew and harbourside views.
Mode Mischief Pop-Up
17 Oxford Street, Paddington | 10am–6pm daily and 10am–7pm on Thursdays
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Spotted on Hailey Bieber and Emma Chamberlain, design-led label Mode Mischief has officially landed in Sydney for summer, stationed at a beautiful boutique on Paddington’s bustling Oxford Street. Open from Tuesday, 9 December, Hotel Mode is an immersive concept pop-up where you can shop the full range, score early access to upcoming drops and get your hands on exclusive Hotel Mode merch.
Arms Length Bar’s Weekend Specials
7 Kellett Street, Potts Point | Friday–Sunday, 12pm until late
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Arms Length is bringing special after special, including their Sunday $2 Oysters and discounted Lo Fi wines to amplify those end-of-week afternoons. Seated outdoors among fairy-light wrapped branches, share as many freshly shucked oysters as your heart desires while your wallet stays happy.
The bar is also hosting DJ nights every Friday and Saturday from 6pm until late, where you can sip on happy hour drinks from 4pm and get up to groove soon after. This spot gets busy, so keep an eye on their What's On page and book yourself a spot this weekend.
China Heights Exhibitions
Level 3, 16/28 Foster Street, Surry Hills | Wednesday–Saturdays, 12pm–5pm
Image credit: China Heights Gallery | Website
China Heights is a contemporary and independent art gallery set on bringing fresh creativity to the streets of Sydney. With a rotating exhibition program constantly in progress, you can enter for free to admire and be inspired by the newest artworks displayed.
There's also a catalogue of artworks available for purchase to anyone wanting to bring a piece of the gallery home. Whether it's a creative interest or a search for quality home decor, this gallery should be the next stop on your list.
The Island: Summer Season
Departure: Man O'War Steps, Farm Cove Street, Sydney CBD | Every Saturday
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The Island’s Summer Season is in full swing, with five-hour parties from 3pm until sunset every Saturday. Expect next-level DJs, cocktails and unbeatable harbour views at Sydney’s favourite floating bar. Guests can level up with VIP Banquette booths, Rooftop access or table packages, while water taxi transfers run every 20 minutes from Man O’War Steps from 2:50pm, making it the easiest way to get to the action.
Dine-Out With Uber Eats
Various Locations | Ongoing
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With eating out getting pricier by the month, plenty of Sydneysiders are rethinking their restaurant habits. But while the splurge might be shrinking, the love of a shared meal isn’t going anywhere. That’s where Dine Out with Uber Eats comes in—a new initiative helping diners stretch their budget a little further.
The best part? These offers are available any day and time the restaurant’s open (aka no happy-hour restrictions or weekday fine print) so you can plan your next dinner, date or catch-up on your own terms.
Live Music Lineup At Elliott's
79 Elliott Street, Balmain | Every weekend
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Since their recent opening in Balmain, Elliott's have been curating a live music program that takes full advantage of the Inner West's recently relaxed music laws—and things are getting loud this weekend. The courtyard hosts a rotating lineup of vinyl DJs and live soul, funk, and blues sets every weekend, curated by Jordan McDonald (NITE-RITE Entertainment).
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 5pm, expect groovy DJ sets—think rare beats, funk cuts and soulful classics to get the courtyard buzzing. The vibes will be staying high across the whole weekend, wrapping up your week on a high note.
Mary's Weekend Brunch & Bottomless
Victoria Cross, Tenancy T16/155–189 Miller Street, North Sydney | Every Saturday And Sunday
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Mary's VX has launched an epic brunch and bottomless menu for an ideal weekend feed. Co-founder Jake Smyth reckons this is one "worth crossing town on the Metro for"—sky-high pancake stacks, brekkie burgers, unlimited spicy pickle margaritas (don't knock them until you've tried them) and bottomless filter coffee to keep the old man going. The bottomless menu comes in at a pretty $55 per person, or you can keep things breezy and order à la carte.
Bennelong In 45 Minutes
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney CBD | Daily
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There's certainly no fast-track to a luxury lifestyle, but Bennelong is doing its best—this $50pp experience speed-runs sophistication in a 45-minute session, offering three refined bar snacks and a signature cocktail. Ideal for those needing a quick pre-theatre snack or just short of time, the dishes are drawn from Bennelong's pre-existing menu—Maremma duck pithivier with black garlic; Wagyu bresaola panisse, brown butter aioli; Chestnut, truffle and shiitake arancini; and much more. Head in from 5.30pm onwards, and you can experience the best seat in the harbour for a palatable price.
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